Netskope Global Technical Success (GTS)
Grok xAI Web Access - User Coaching Policy
Netskope Cloud Version - 123
Objective
User Notification (user coaching) to end-user when accessing Grok xAI via Web Access
Context
If Grok xAI is an unsanctioned cloud application within your organization and you want to guide your end-users on how to use it responsibly without sharing sensitive information, this document will help.
Do You Know?
- As of February 27, 2025, Netskope recognizes Grok xAI as a Cloud Application, but no pre-defined cloud app connector is available.
- Additionally, Netskope categorizes Grok xAI.com under the 'Generative AI' web category.
- Grok xAI Domains
a. grok.com
b. grok.x.ai
c. x.ai
Lab Recreate
Step 1 - Create a custom URL category
Path: Netskope Tenant UI >>> Policies >>> Profile - - - URL Lists
Path: Netskope Tenant UI >>> Policies >>> Profile - - - Custom Categories
Step 2 - Realtime protection policy
Path: Netskope Tenant UI >>> Policies >>> Real-time Protection >>> New Policy
Verification
- Access Grok xAI - Link
Note - User Notification format used above Link
- Let’s review the transactions
Path: Netskope Tenant UI >>> Skope IT >>> Alerts
Author Notes
- This document will be revised once Netskope introduces a pre-defined cloud app connector for Grok xAI.
- With the pre-defined cloud app connector, there is no longer a need to create a custom category for Grok xAI.
Terms and Conditions
- All documented information undergoes testing and verification to ensure accuracy.
- In the future, it is possible that the application's functionality may be altered by the vendor. If any such changes are brought to our attention, we will promptly update the documentation to reflect them.
Notes
- This article is authored by Netskope Global Technical Success (GTS).
- For any further inquiries related to this article, please contact Netskope GTS by submitting a support case with 'Case Type – How To Questions'.